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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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